Viola odorata 'Norah Church'

Also Known As

Norah Church Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Norah Church' plant details

Viola odorata 'Norah Church' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola odorata 'Norah Church'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, early-blooming, floriferous, fragrant, rare, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Norah Church'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Norah Church" is a lovely shaped flower of silvery-amethyst. It is early blooming and free flowering. According to Roy Coombs, it was a seedling collected from the wild, but there is no information available about who Norah Church was. (Windward Violet Nurseries 1930)